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Putin’s Strategy to Maintain Power

Aug. 11, 2016 The president needs to fix the economy to ensure support from the Russian people.

Russia and Turkey Maneuver

Aug. 10, 2016 The two countries seem to be moving closer, but will it last?

Russia Raises the Stakes Against Ukraine

Aug. 10, 2016 A series of events have increased tensions in recent days.

Free Trade, Politics, and the Wealth of Nations

Aug. 8, 2016 The tide seems to be turning against free trade policies.

China Goes Fishing in the East China Sea

Aug. 9, 2016 China has recently been more brazen in provoking Japan.

Trump’s Nuclear Option

Aug. 8, 2016 How effective would a nuclear strike be against an enemy like the Islamic State?

Beyond the Turkish Coup

Aug. 5, 2016 Turkey has three options for its national strategy moving forward.

The NAFTA Debate

Aug. 4, 2016 Those for and against free trade are often motivated by political agendas.

Iran’s Delicate Stability

Aug. 4, 2016 Though on opposing sides, the pragmatists and ideologues need each other.

Troubling Signs out of Germany and Saudi Arabia

Aug. 2, 2016 Deutsche Bank and the Saudi central bank released unnerving statements yesterday.

A Purge Is a Purge Is a Purge

Aug. 1, 2016 Four major global powers are in the midst of different types of purges.

The Coup and Turkey as a Great Power

Aug. 1, 2016 Instability does not prevent a country from becoming powerful.

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